Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: overpowered
IPA transcription: [,oʊvɚp'aʊɚd]
Usage examples
  • The very thought of it fairly overpowered me.
  • But he, too, was overpowered by the spirit of the Lord.
  • They grew thicker and thicker and the scent nearly overpowered the boy.
  • But if we should be overpowered, well, every man keeps one bullet for himself...."
  • Many times David met and overpowered them with the strength given to him by the Lord."
  • One idea overpowered me almost, fear lest the rock should give way from which I was hanging.
  • "No, mamma, I won't be that." And she struggled grievously to get the better of the hysterical attack which had overpowered her.
  • Warner and Pennington slept near him and not far away was the brave sergeant. Even he was overpowered by fatigue and he slept like one dead, never stirring.
  • Mrs. Bennet was in fact too much overpowered to say a great deal while Sir William remained; but no sooner had he left them than her feelings found a rapid vent.
  • Though the king's troops defended themselves with valor, they were overpowered by numbers; and the night came very seasonably to their relief, and prevented a total overthrow.